Goldstar FSE vs Space Exploration
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Space Exploration leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #686, ahead of Goldstar FSE at #5,375. Over the last 7 days Space Exploration slipped 12 places and Goldstar FSE slipped 6 places. Space Exploration has the largest install base, roughly 3.8× the next: 300+ active installs against 80+ for Goldstar FSE. Downloads this week: Space Exploration 51 and Goldstar FSE 14.
| Metric | Goldstar FSE | Space Exploration |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,375 ▼ 6 | #686 ▼ 12 |
| Active installs | 80+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 14 | 51 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | May 22, 2025 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.0 | 2.4.8 |
| Best rank on record | #5,001 | #468 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2023 | Oct 2025 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Goldstar FSE or Space Exploration?
By active installs, Space Exploration: 300+ sites run it against 80+ for Goldstar FSE, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Goldstar FSE or Space Exploration?
Space Exploration, at #686 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Goldstar FSE at #5,375. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Goldstar FSE a block theme or a classic theme? And Space Exploration?
Goldstar FSE is a block theme, Space Exploration is a block theme. Block themes are built for the Site Editor; classic themes use the Customizer and widget areas.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each theme’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the themes have moved over time rather than a single day.